Re: Digest Number 320

[Guest guest]

Hi, Cathy ...

I don't think you have mentioned your age (not asking) but I will be 62 in

July. Having led a very active physical life, I am having a lot of difficulty

saying " no " to physical challenges. As I shared with you before, I have had a

lot of neck problems in addition to all the other problems in the past, which

may or may not have been CMT related. I look at it like this ... We are all

standing in a line. At the end of the line is a door through which we all

must walk. The only thing we don't know is exactly what place in line we all

hold. Now then, we all get to the door in a different manner, but through the

door we will go. What I am attempting to do, is to maintain my place in line

for as long as possible. I have found that regular exercise, good diet and a

positive mental attitude are essential. I have found that I have had to cut

back on my walking program but I can still work out at the gym with weights.

My energy level is less than it used to be, so I am not as efficient at my

job anymore ... (I sell real estate). So, I have reduced my expenses and

living standard. I don't buy a new car every two years anymore, opting for

used cars four to five years old. Got rid of the huge house and bought a nice

double wide mobile home in a nice park then took in a room mate to help with

expenses ... etc. In the middle of September, I will be getting my first

Social Security check, so that will help in the slowing down process as well.

One of the hardest things for me to come to grips with is the fact that I

must slow down and stop beating my body up so much. I just love the physical

activity for both physical and mental well being. I have done everything from

motorcycle racing in the California desert, competitive bicycle racing. And

now ... its all over except my weight workouts at the gym. Looking back on

things ... If I had it to do all over again, the only thing I would have

changed is, I would have taken better care of myself early on with diet and

supplements. You haven't said what part of the country you live in ... (not

asking). I live in the Thousand Oaks area of Ventura County in California. I

am south of Santa Barbara and north of the San Valley, all of which

is north of Los Angeles the Damned. ) Have to go ... have to be at the

office by 8:30 ... Hope to talk with you later ... Hang in there.

[Guest guest]

Hi

I also have the foot pain.....I limp a lot but still get around on

foot....guess its my attitude saying to heck with it I still gotta do!!!

It hurts pretty bad sometimes but I grin and bear it.....I call it the

CMT waddle..LOL!! I am very unbalanced and look sometimes like I have

been on a drinking binge by the " waddle " ......can't go to fast

either......so I just do the " Waddle On " ...LOL!!! I know there are a

lot of folks who are much worse than I and need other means to get

around....I also have a cane and have used it before......but me being

me I grab hold of the nearest thing if I feel the need stair railing

grocery cart whatever I can to help me balance.

Cathy

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